Example sentences of "[vb -s] itself to the [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | The tRNA attaches itself to the appropriate amino acid . |
2 | His new work attaches itself to the ready-made tradition , taking the theme of laziness into ‘ a la recherche du temps perdu ’ . |
3 | The bush welds itself to the primary shaft and will not disengage . |
4 | It constantly adjusts itself to the correct tension as the string is being wrapped . |
5 | Its secondary antennae have become adapted , forming claws with which it digs in and fastens itself to the delicate gill lamellae . |
6 | This simply means that the normal 8-hour duty shift is split ; for example , 4 hours on duty , 2 hours off duty , then 4 hours on duty , or 4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the evening , or whatever combination lends itself to the efficient running of the hotel . |